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Dr. Zhao grew up in Toronto, Ontario where he received his Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry with High Distinction from the University of Toronto. He then received his Medical Degree from the University of Western Ontario in London, Ontario. He continued his Postgraduate Residency training in Obstetrics & Gynecology in Regina at the University of Saskatchewan, where he became a Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of Canada.

Most recently, Dr. Zhao completed his Fellowship in Female Pelvic Medicine & Reconstructive Surgery at the University of Alberta in Edmonton, Alberta. As the winner of multiple international Fellowship grants, including the International Urogynecological Association and the International Continence Society, he went on to pursue additional training in England and the United States, respectively.

 

As an Assistant Professor at the University of Saskatchewan, Dr. Zhao is actively involved in the education of medical trainees and allied health care professionals. He is also a member of multiple national and international medical societies and continues to expand his own knowledge through educational events.

Dr. Zhao had a full time OBGYN practice in Regina prior to his move to Saskatoon. He is excited to explore this new city and to bring his international expertise to the women of Saskatchewan. He will be offering a full service OBGYN practice with an emphasis on pelvic floor disorders. In his spare time, he enjoys dancing, traveling, and meeting new people.

Education

Undergraduate

BSc (Hons), University of Toronto

Medical Degree

MD, University of Western Ontario

Residency

OBGYN, University of Saskatchewan

FRCSC

Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of Canada

Fellowship

Female Pelvic Medicine & Reconstructive Surgery, University of Alberta

Education

Additional Training

2017

IUGA PROTECT: Prevention and Repair Of perineal Trauma Episiotomy through Coordinated Training, Vancouver, Canada

2018

AUGS Fellows Robotic Sacrocolpopexy Course, Atlanta, USA

2018

Laborie 2.5 Day Comprehensive Urodynamics Course, Columbus, USA

2018

Winner of 2017 IUGA Fellowship Award

2019

Winner of 2019 ICS Fellowship Award

Research Publications

- 2018 -

  • Zhao, Y., Gray, G., & St. Martin, B. (2018). Techniques – Robotic-assisted laparoscopic implantation of artificial urinary sphincter with concomitant hysterectomy and sacrocolpopexy. Canadian Urological Association Journal, 13(7). 

- 2020 -

  • Zhao, Y., & St. Martin, B. (2020). Robotic-assisted laparoscopic sacrocolpopexy: Initial Canadian experience. Canadian Urological Association Journal, 14(6), E257-63.

Professional Affiliations

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